- Permanent Dental Assistant Job
- Austin, TX
Job Description
Hi,
Our clinic is looking for a skilled dental assistant to join our team. We are seeking a highly motivated individual who is passionate about providing quality dental care to join our team.
If you are a team player, have open communication, are kind and reliable, this just might be for you! We are looking for a self-starter and someone who is well organized. We need someone who can provide excellent patient experiences. We are a privately owned clinic, so no corporate environment.
Details:
Must be open to working weekends. We are open Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
Ability to Commute:
Austin, TX 78726 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Austin, TX 78726: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee discount
On-the-job training
Primary Responsibilities
Responsible for assisting the dentist during dental procedures, including but not limited to: Preparing treatment rooms and sterilizing dental instruments, taking dental x-rays, providing patient education on oral hygiene and post-operative care, and performing dental charting and maintaining accurate medical documentation. May also be required to assist with general front and back office duties.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
Patient Management
Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
Taking dental radiographs (x-rays)
Asking about the patient's medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse
Serving as an infection control officer, developing infection control protocol and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
Providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling)
Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health;
(e.g., toothbrushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
Taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth)
To be friendly, encouraging and an active listener with patients and co-workers
Records Management
HIPAA: To ensure that no documents leave the practice premises with any clinical staff member, including associate doctor (ie.; clinical charts, health histories, patient information, etc.)
Keeping your MSDS Binder up-to-date
Assure that every patientââ¬â¢s HIPAA forms and consent forms are signed and dated before procedures.
See that records are stored securely and handled in compliance with HIPAA privacy and security regulations
Accurately file patient information
Arrange patient charts and radiographs for the next dayââ¬â¢s appointments
Track cases and referrals to and from other doctors
Record chart entries from phone or in-person conversations when appropriate
Inventory Management
Monitor inventory and order dental office supplies as needed
Give the office manager the order form for supplies
Make sure supplies are stocked at all times
Monitor and make sure all dental office clinical equipment is working properly
To keep Operatories neat and orderly
To ensure that no clinical equipment ever leaves the office premises with any clinical staff member, including associate doctor (i.e.; handpieces, instruments, ect.)
Office Participation
To maintain a sterile and OSHA compliant
To help ensure the clinic runs in a timely, efficient manner
To effectively utilize down time with additional responsibilities such as following up on charts, calling patients, checking supplies/finding new suppliers, cost saving ideas, revenue generating ideas
Be an active participant in staff meetings
To keep busy during down time with additional responsibilities and perform other tasks as assigned by office manager
To participate in CE courses
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Must be open to working weekends. We are open Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
Education/Experience
High school diploma
1-year minimum office experience. Dental Assistant certification or clinic experience
Performing diagnostic procedures
Familiarity with Open dental is a plus (can be trained)
Bilingual is a plus
Infection control
Creating a safe, effective environment
Interpersonal
Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document medical information
Excellent chairside manner and communication skills for patient education and interaction
Good interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, dentists, other staff members and community
Customer service or patient relations experience
Ability to multitask
Able to adapt to office policy improvements (office is constantly striving for improved customer care/service)
Conflict resolution experience
Team player
Quick response/accurate data entry
Communicate all concerns to Dentist & Office Manager
Must be focused, personable, punctual and have the ability to handle a busy dental office
We are looking for someone to join our great patient-focused team, so if you like working with people and feel you have these skills, please submit resume with reason why you would be a great fit for this position in your cover letter or email.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 ââ¬â 48 per week
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee discount
On-the-job training
Schedule:
Every weekend
Ability to Commute:
Austin, TX 78726 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Austin, TX 78726: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
